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Rutand Historical Society Quarterly Vol.28, No.1, 1998

by: Rutland Historical Society

Usage: Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0

Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Rutland Historical Society Quarterlies, Rutland, Vermont

Collection: rutlandhistoricalsociety-texts; additional_collections

Civil War Diary of Charles B. Mead

Charles B. Mead served in the Civil War as a Sharpshooter in the battles of Kelly’s Ford, Locust Grove, and Mine Run.

The diary covers a period of three months describing his daily life, his struggles with patriotism, frustrations of war, and his bond with his fellow soldiers.

The notes cover a daily log from September 22, 1862 until his death at Petersburg on June 17, 1864. Included are end notes of comrades mentioned in his diary; a listing of Cash transactions; and photographs to be given to numerous friends and family. Last, there is a list of letters written and received. A sad overview of a brief life.

The diary was given to the Society by Mrs. Harold O. Tedford granddaughter of Charles’ youngest sister, Charity.